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Wolters Kluwer

Senior Publisher

Riverwoods, IL · Hybrid

Launches journals with new and existing customers. * Negotiates sound editor, society, and sponsorship contracts (new and renewal), including preparing and analyzing financial data. * Manages the ...

Wolters Kluwer

Senior Publisher

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

Launches journals with new and existing customers. * Negotiates sound editor, society, and sponsorship contracts (new and renewal), including preparing and analyzing financial data. * Manages the ...

Wolters Kluwer

Senior Publisher

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

Launches journals with new and existing customers. * Negotiates sound editor, society, and sponsorship contracts (new and renewal), including preparing and analyzing financial data. * Manages the ...

Wolters Kluwer

Senior Publisher

Riverwoods, IL · Hybrid

Launches journals with new and existing customers. * Negotiates sound editor, society, and sponsorship contracts (new and renewal), including preparing and analyzing financial data. * Manages the ...

Wolters Kluwer

Senior Publisher

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

Launches journals with new and existing customers. * Negotiates sound editor, society, and sponsorship contracts (new and renewal), including preparing and analyzing financial data. * Manages the ...

Wolters Kluwer

Senior Publisher

Riverwoods, IL · Hybrid

Launches journals with new and existing customers. * Negotiates sound editor, society, and sponsorship contracts (new and renewal), including preparing and analyzing financial data. * Manages the ...

Wolters Kluwer

Research Integrity Lead

Chicago, IL

... Research journals portfolio. This role establishes and embeds bestpractice frameworks to prevent ... Support publishers and editors in applying sound editorial judgement rather than mechanistic ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for journal editor in Chicago, IL is $32.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.02 and $40.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Journal Editor do?

A Journal Editor oversees the publication process of academic or professional journals, ensuring the quality and integrity of published content. They manage peer review, work with authors to refine submissions, and make final publication decisions. Editors also set editorial policies, maintain ethical standards, and collaborate with a board of reviewers and publishers to enhance the journal's reputation and impact.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Journal Editor position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Journal Editor, you need a solid background in writing, critical analysis, and subject mastery, typically supported by an advanced degree in a relevant field. Familiarity with publication management systems such as ScholarOne or Editorial Manager, as well as adherence to industry standards like APA or AMA style guides, is essential. Outstanding communication, organization, and conflict resolution skills enable a Journal Editor to manage peer reviews and coordinate with authors and reviewers effectively. These abilities ensure that published content meets high standards of quality, accuracy, and timeliness in the academic or professional field.

What are some typical responsibilities a Journal Editor manages on a daily basis?

As a Journal Editor, your daily tasks often include screening manuscript submissions, assigning suitable peer reviewers, and providing feedback to authors. You'll also track the progress of ongoing submissions, enforce editorial policies, and coordinate the production schedule with publishers. Collaboration is frequent, as you work closely with editorial board members, reviewers, and sometimes authors to resolve disputes or clarify scientific content. The role requires careful attention to detail and strong time management to balance multiple projects at various stages of review and publication.
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Antitrust - Managing Editor, Antitrust Law Journal

Antitrust - Managing Editor, Antitrust Law Journal

American Bar Association

Chicago, IL • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Job description

ABA Antitrust Law Journal Managing Editor

The American Bar Association (ABA) was founded on a commitment to advance the rule of law in the United States and beyond by providing practical resources for legal professionals, conducting law school accreditation, developing model ethics codes and more. Today, the ABA remains a member-based organization that works to ensure access to justice for all, a fair legal process, and respect for the rule of law at home and across the globe.

The ABA is committed to service and refining the standards that guide the legal profession. ABA staff are provided multiple types of continuing education and career development opportunities. Your work will help eliminate bias, enhance diversity, and advance the rule of law throughout the US and around the world.

The ABA recognizes the value staff contribute to our success through a generous benefits package that protects their health and their financial security. The ABA's wide array of benefit offerings include 401(k), medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, supplemental life and disability insurance, prepaid legal programs, and a complimentary membership to the American Bar Association, which offers additional benefits. Flexible/hybrid work arrangements may be available for residents of CA, DC, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, TX, VA, and WI. Residency requirements may apply. ABA employees are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

The Managing Editor is responsible for the day-to-day logistics of producing the Antitrust Law Journal, as well as providing academic rigor, substantive accuracy, and quality control for articles in the editing pipeline and participating in the development and final production of articles for publication––a process that spans submission, peer review, editing, cite checking, typesetting, and production.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

-Manage submission process, including communicating with submitters, checking conflicts information on submitted articles; assigning peer reviewers for submissions; assessing referee comments; corresponding with referees; discussing referee reports with editors; and preparing draft emails for submission acceptances and rejections.

-Manage development and progress of articles through the editing process, including tracking and reporting on status of articles; communicating with editorial board by email and at meetings; participating in regular conference calls; assigning primary editors and intermediate editors for each article, communicating with authors and editors; and reviewing primary and intermediate edits of articles

-Manage fact- and cite-checking process for each article through review of all citations for: (a) academic rigor; (b) fair characterization of cited material and quotations; and (c) correct interpretation of data and quantitative analyses.

-Prepare final articles for typesetting and printing by managing review of proofs by authors and editors and communicating with vendors.

-Performs other related duties as required.

Required Education, Qualifications, Experience

-Possession of a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, with at least one law school course in antitrust, and a working knowledge of at least basic economics.

-Lawyer or law professor with at least 3 years of practice, including an emphasis on antitrust, and significant legal writing experience and law review experience.

Preferred Education, Qualifications, Experience

-Previous publishing experience in writing and/or editing specialized legal books, periodicals, or law reviews.

The American Bar Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the American Bar Association, please call 312-988-5188.

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